Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia

VOL. LXX - No. 13 AUGUST 2, 2009 ENGLISH VERSION

HIS , MOST REVEREND IS APPOINTED APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR SEDE VACANTE OF THE OF ST. JOSAPHAT IN PARMA, OHIO

The Holy Father, Benedict XVI, has accepted the retirement from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, OH, presented by His Grace, Most Reverend Robert M. Moskal, in conformity with canon 210 §1 CCEO.

The Holy Father has nominated as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, His Grace, Most Reverend John Bura, Titular of Limisa and of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

His Grace, Most Reverend John Bura was born on 12 June, 1944 in Wegeleben, Germany. In 1950, his family moved to the United States and settled in Jersey City, NJ.

After completing elementary and middle school, he entered St. Basil Minor Seminary in Stamford, CT. From 1965 to 1970 he studied Theology at The Catholic University of America and resided at St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington, DC.

He was ordained to the Presbyterate on 14 February, 1971 for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Following ordination he served in various pastoral and administrative positions as teacher of religion and the Ukrainian language and Vice- Rector of St. Basil Minor Seminary in Washington, DC; Rector of St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington, DC; pastor of Holy Ghost Church in Chester, PA and St. Nicholas Church in Wilmington, DE.

On 3 January, 2006, he was nominated Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia and consecrated on 21 February, 2006. His appointment is immediate. Centennial Jubilee of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian , Wilkes-Barre, PA.

On June 28, 2009 were honored to have his Edwardsville; Reverend Ukrainian attire, excited as SS. Peter and Paul Grace, The Most Reverend Roman Petryshak- if they had bumble bees Ukrainian Catholic Church - Transfiguration of Our in their head dress celebrated its 100th Metropolitan Lord, Nanticoke and presented roses to the anniversary. The festive of Philadelphia as major Peter and Paul, Plymouth; Archbishop following the day included a liturgy and celebrant. Additional co- and Reverend Volodymyr traditional greeting. They elaborate banquet at the celebrants were: Very Rev Klanichka- Nicholas, included Nicole Yatison, prestigious Waterfront John Seniw- Wilmington, Delaware. Michelle Demko, Kayla Banquet and convention Protopresbyter, North Filipowich, and Daniella Center in Plains, Anthracite Deanary and to the Divine Filipowich. SS Peter and Pennsylvania. pastor of Saints Cyril & Liturgy, traditional Paul Ukrainian Catholic Methodius, Berwick and welcome greetings were Choir and Cantors The celebration Saint Nicholas, Glen Lyon; delivered by the church responded in a-cappella began with an English/ Reverend Orest trustees, Ms. Rita Katulka harmony during the Divine Slavonic Liturgy of Saint Kunderevych- Saints Peter and Mr. Myron Feschak. Liturgy. John Chrysostom with and Paul, Wilkes-Barre Also, six young children capacity attendance. We and Saint Vladimir, dressed in merry, Festive (continued on next page)

August 2, 2009 2 Centennial Jubilee of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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Following the Rev. Orest Kunderevych liturgy, the congregation and His Grace, The Most hurriedly rushed to their Rev. Stefan Soroka. Father vehicles, sped away, John Seniw delivered the settling in for a short block Benediction. ride. Attaining their Waterfront Convention Fr. Orest Center destination they Kunderevych and The found a large table of Committee wishes to thank seating place cards the many attendees for arranged alphabetically. honoring the past founders The banquet began with and family members cocktail hour; Very Rev. of SS. Peter and Paul John Seniw delivered the Ukrainian Catholic Church, invocation. Wilkes-Barre past, present, and future for their During the continued support and banquet, Mr. Stephen interest. May we all be Mykulyn- Master of kept in God's eternal Ceremonies entertained memory and have eternal the attendees with a life with Him. variety of amusing remarks. Professional - Dr. Michael Labuda addresses were delivered by Rev. Paul Wolensky,

Standing: Rev. Paul Wolensky, Rev. Thaddeus Krawchuk, CSs.R., Rev. John Seniw, Rev. Roman Petryshak, Rev. Petro Zvarych. Seated: Rev. Orest Kunderevych, Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka, and Rev. Nestor Iwasiw.

August 2, 2009 3 55th Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage Theme: “Behold, your Mother: Evangelization under the Patronage of the Mother of God ”

Saturday, August 8, 2009

5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy English (grotto) Rev. Joseph Bertha

Blessing of the Water (St. Mary’s Villa) Healing Service (Dormition Chapel)

***Food Served at the Pavilion*** (under the direction of the League of Ukrainian Catholics)

7:30 p.m. Panahyda (St. Mary’s) Most Rev. , OSBM, Eparch of Stamford

8:00 p.m. Candlelight Procession to Grotto Moleben to the Mother of God - English (grotto) Most Rev. William Skurla, Eparch of Passaic

10:00 p.m. Great Vespers (St. Mary’s Chapel) - Rev. Kiril Angelov

12:00 am Lamentations to Our Lady (grotto) - Rev. Bohdan J. Danylo

Sunday, August 9, 2009

8:00 a.m. Matins Bilingual (grotto) - Rev. Edward Young

10:00 a.m. Pontifical Divine Liturgy Bilingual (grotto) Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S.A. Celebrating : Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Homilist, Eparch of Stamford Most Rev. John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Most Rev. Basil H. Losten, Bishop-Emeritus of Stamford

Choir: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION Passaic, New Jersey PILGRIMAGE CAMP-OUT 12:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy, English (St. Mary’s Chapel) - Rev. Vasyl Kornitsky You Can Make a 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Religious Articles Difference (front, St. Joseph’s Home) in the World Akathist (St. Mary’s Chapel) Bilingual - Rev. Maxim Kobasuk, OSBM Healing of Sick (St. Mary’s Chapel), You Can same time as Akathist is sung Witness Christ through Your Life 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (grotto) - Rev. Roberto Lucavei, OSBM You Can Give Hope 3:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God to the World Ukrainian (grotto) - Rev. Ihor Midzak You Can Let Your Light Shine Blessing of cars and buses upon departure

Spiritual Moderator: Rev. , bring Curious? Rector of St. Basil’s Seminary your friends and make Interested? new friends Contact: Sister Natalya (845) 753-5100 [email protected] or Sister Michele (845) 753-2840 [email protected] Sloatsburg, NY AUGUST 8-9, 2009

August 2, 2009 4 August 2, 2009 5 Українська Федеральна Кредитова News from the Кооператива ´САМОПОМІЧ´ Office of Religious Education Філядельфія—Трентон 1) “Celebration of the Catechetical

“Обслуговує своїх членів від 1952 року Year 2009-2010” високоякісними фінансовими послугами” The role of the Catechist is very important in the Church today. Catechist assists the pastor in proclamation of the Gospel that is the Word of God. Catechists are those who offer themselves in serving God and His people.

During this 2009-2010 Catechetical Year we are As LOW as encouraged to pray for our catechists who provide their services for God and His Church.

Refer: www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday 2) “Day for Catechist”

APR calculated based on $200,000 mortgage This year’s “Day for Catechist” is Sunday, September 27, 2009. This event will be celebrated in every parish within our Archeparchy. Pastors will celebrate

the Divine Liturgy and offer the Catechetical homily. Jumbo mortgages over $417,000—add .25% to rate On this Sunday there will be a

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August 2, 2009 6 Ask Fr. Yaroslav

Can you explain the Transfiguration Holy Day the meaning of the feast is not clear to me?

At one point in His earthly one for you, one for those who represented the as much solemnity as ministry, Jesus asked His Moses, and one for law (Moses and the possible. Why? It is a disciples, Who do men say Elijah.” But he did not Prophets) to be present. reminder that we all have that the Son of man is (Mt. know what he was saying. the opportunity to be 16:13)? The disciples gave While he was still speaking, The Lord took His three transfigured in our lives and different answers: Elijah, a cloud came and cast a closest disciples (Peter, to acquire a close Jeremiah, John the Baptist shadow over them, and James, and John) with Him relationship with God. So, or one of the prophets. they became frightened on the mountain for, too, we all have the Then He said to them, But when they entered the although God sometimes opportunity to manifest the who do you say that I am cloud. Then from the cloud reveals Himself to sinners visible signs of those closest (Mt. 16:15)? It was Peter came a voice that said, in quite unexpected ways, to God. In any case, St. who answered: “You are “This is my beloved Son; it is usually those who have Paul tells us, when we die the Christ, the Son of the listen to Him.” After the followed Him long and our bodies will be living God” (Mt. 16:16). voice had spoken, Jesus faithfully who are transformed (transfigured) After this confession of was found alone. They privileged to enter into the and we will take on faith, Jesus went up a high fell silent and did not at joy of the Transfiguration spiritual, radiant bodies. mountain. The Scripture that time tell anyone what of the Master. This aspect is clearly seen does not specify which they had seen (Luke 9:29- in the Transfiguration of mountain, but Church 36). The Ukrainian Church Our Lord. Tradition says Mt. Tabor. celebrates this feast with He took Peter, James and In the Old Testament, the John with him. And as presence of light and He was praying, the cloud often signified the appearance of His Divine Presence. (Read countenance was altered, Exodus 24:15-17). In the and His garments became same way on Mt. Tabor a dazzling white. And cloud signified the Divine behold two men talked Presence — the God-Man with Him, Moses and Elijah, Jesus Christ, and the who appeared in glory manifestation here was and spoke of His accompanied by a bright departure, which He was radiance. to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter Both Moses and Elijah and his companions had had beheld the presence been overcome by sleep, of God, as the readings but becoming fully awake, at the Vespers of the Feast they saw His glory and the show, and therefore were two men standing with appropriate witnesses on Him. As they were about Mt. Tabor to Christ’s to part from Him, Peter divinity. In addition, as said to Jesus, “Master, it Jesus is the fulfillment of is good that we are here; the Law and the Prophets, let us make three tents, how appropriate it was for August 2, 2009 7 Ascension Manor Celebrates Independence Day

Ascension Manor is a non-profit senior citizen apartment complex for people 62 and older. It is located one block away from the Ukrainian Catholic of the in Philadelphia. It is under the direction of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. For more information on Ascension Manor or for an application, please call 215-922-1116. Equal Housing Opportunity. 911 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

August 2, 2009 8 PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US! Rehoboth Beach, DE St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church will host the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, a Byzantine Liturgy at 4:00PM. on Sunday’s August 2nd and September 6th in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

The celebrant will be the Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, DE.

St. Edmond’s Church is located at King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Please come and celebrate with us. For more information call 302 762-5511.

Making Pyrohy (Pierogies) at the Cathedral Hall Philadelphia, PA Sr. Timothea, MSMG, took a few pictures of the ladies making pyrohy before their summer break. Send us pictures from your parish! by e-mail: [email protected]

Send us pictures! by mail: "The Way" 827 N. Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123

August 2, 2009 9 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, NJ, held a luncheon for all seniors of their parish on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Photos submitted by Ksenia Hapij. "It all started on Saturday morning...when our church hall lit up with activity. Some were peeling potatoes in the kitchen, others were setting tables, some were putting flowers in vases and decorating the set tables, still others were cooking and within a couple of hours our simple hall turned into a magical palace where we honored the seniors of our parish." -Rev. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. Evelyn Keybida, Helen Phillips and Wasyl Wasyliw.

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August 2, 2009 11 Greek Catholic church, nation’s oldest, turns 125 BY JOHN E. USALIS Published: June 24, 2009

The oldest Greek Catholic church in America, St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

The year 1884 was a pastor, at a recent kickoff tradition in the Austro- since he was married, his significant one in luncheon in the parish hall. Hungarian Empire were efforts to be recognized Shenandoah and in “This community is noted known in church as a Catholic priest were America, as it marks the for its ability to come terminology as difficult. founding of the first together and provide “Ruthenians.” Large Eastern Rite Catholic support.” numbers of them began “However, he proceeded church in the country. to immigrate to the United to Shenandoah, where When Eastern Rite States in the late 1870s. under great difficulties and The borough’s St. Michael Catholics came to the discouragements, he the Archangel Ukrainian United States in the 1800s, The encyclopedia entry organized his Catholic Church celebrates it was not an easy road says the Ruthenian congregation and for its 125th anniversary this for them. In addition to settlement in Shenandoah about a year celebrated year. The observance will language barriers, the “had so increased that Mass and other services culminate at 2 p.m. Nov. people worshipped towards the end of 1884 in a hired hall, for he was 8 with the celebration of differently from the they sent a petition to unable to obtain the use a Hierarchical Divine Western (Roman) Rite Archbishop (afterwards of the local Latin churches Liturgy by Metropolitan- Catholics who already Cardinal) Sylvester for Greek services,” the Archbishop Stefan Soroka, were in America. Sembratovitch, encyclopedia says. “The archbishop of the Metropolitan of Lemberg, matter of his regularity and Called “Uniates” in a Ukrainian Catholic praying that a Greek his acceptance as a priest derogatory sense by Archeparchy of Catholic priest might be in Pennsylvania for the Roman Catholics and Philadelphia and sent to them to found a Ruthenians was finally Eastern Orthodox metropolitan for all parish of the Greek Rite arranged through Christians, they were not Ukrainian Catholics in the at that place. The Cardinal Sembratovitch.” United States. readily accepted. petitioners promised to In early 1886, Volanski According to the 1917 build a church for him if A reception will follow the completed “a little frame edition of The Catholic he were sent.” liturgy at St. Nicholas Hall, church dedicated to St. Encyclopedia and the Primrose. In 1885, the Rev. Ivan Michael the Archangel, the Ukrainian archeparchy Volanski, of the Diocese first Greek Catholic church “As the first Christians Web site, the increase of of Lemberg (actually Lviv, in America,” the gathered together as a Eastern Rite Catholics in the Ukraine), arrived in the encyclopedia says. “He witness to Christ’s love, we United States led to the United States - the first then organized there the gather as witnesses to both founding of a church in Greek Catholic priest in first Greek Catholic Christ’s love and the their liturgical tradition. America. The encyclopedia Society, that of St. building and endurance of At the time, Catholics of says Volanski presented a community,” said the himself in Philadelphia, but (continued on next page) Rev. Oleksandr Dumenko, the Byzantine ritual August 2, 2009 12 Greek Catholic church, nation’s oldest, turns 125 (continued from previous page)

Nicholas, built and evident through the many Catholic church, so much “It was on that Easter organized a small church domes and steeples so that Bishop (Michael) Monday that people woke parochial school, and then that we see present in the Dudick, who was from up and saw the golden proceeded to form town of Shenandoah and Saint Clair, of the domes of St. Michael’s congregations and to our neighboring (Ruthenian) Byzantine ablaze and tumbling down found churches in other communities. diocese, would tell of how in balls of fire,” said Fields. places where the his parents would come “People came and cried, Ruthenians were thickly “Fortunately for us, this from Saint Clair to but just as the phoenix rises settled.” aspect of faith still lives on Shenandoah to come to from the ashes, people through us, the inheritors church here.” banded together and built Those places included of such rich traditions. ... Fields spoke of the tragedy this beautiful church. ... Hazleton (1887), Kingston The fact that the town of “Shenandoah itself has (1888) and Olyphant Shenandoah is home to on Easter Monday of 1980 when the second parish become a tapestry of (1888), as well as Jersey the first Ukrainian Catholic nations, and St. Michael’s City, N.J., and church in the entire United church was destroyed by fire. The original church still provides some of the Minneapolis, both in 1889. States of America is indeed threads that are woven into an honor.” stands on West Centre In late 1886, Volanski Street. The current church that tapestry.” began publication, in The Very Rev. Archpriest at Oak and Chestnut “phonetic” Ruthenian, of a John M. Fields, dean of streets was built in 1983. [email protected] small paper issued every the South Anthracite two weeks at Shenandoah Protopresbytery of the under the name America. Ukrainian archeparchy, The newspaper survived said the anniversary of St. until about 1890, when it Michael’s is historically Mark your Calendars!! got involved in labor important. trouble in the coal region th “which destroyed much of “Anniversaries are a type The 78 Annual Pilgrimage, its usefulness,” The Catholic of celebration, and for Under the Protection of the Mother Encyclopedia says. Shenandoah this of God, held on the grounds of the November on the Feast of Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Dumenko, speaking to St. Michael the Archangel, Order of Saint Basil the Great in local civic and business it will be a time of great leaders, said St. Michael’s celebration,” said Fields, Fox Chase Manor, PA “is a testament to the time who is pastor of St. is scheduled for: and effort that our Michael Ukrainian Catholic Saturday, October 3rd and forefathers put into Church in Frackville and Sunday, October 4th (2009) building a community. The St. John the Baptist spiritual integrity of our Ukrainian Catholic Church If you missed last year’s amazing parish depends on the in Maizeville. remaining members whose event, don’t let this moving mothers and fathers have “This was the first Eastern experience pass you by again. passed on.” Catholic parish founded in the United States. Our Faith, he said, “was an Byzantine Catholic Save the Date!! important aspect of all of brothers also look as this our ancestors’ lives. This is being the first Eastern

August 2, 2009 13 Catholic Schools and the State Budget By A. B. Hill

For most Pennsylvanians, for students with special sacrifices to keep their child household should contact this time of year means needs. in nonpublic school. their own state leisurely vacations, picnics representative or senator. and displays of fireworks. In the past, appropriations What is the PCC asking We do pay attention to For some in Harrisburg, for public and nonpublic for in the budget even just one such contact. unfortunately, June and July schoolchildren moved at a negotiations? People should explain to can mean long hours, similar percentage rate. This their representatives how anxiety and a different kind long-standing agreement The PCC understands that important (Catholic) of fireworks – the political was always honored until tough economic times education is to them and debate about the state recently. The public school require us to make the most how (for some families) it is budget. subsidy increased at a of limited resources, but we not just a want but a need.” respectable rate every year. agree that supporting a The downturn in the The line items that benefit child’s education now is an Representative Rich economy is posing a nonpublic schoolchildren investment in tomorrow’s Grucela (D-Northampton), challenge to the budget. also increased, but at a economy. The 164,000 another pro-life and Despite these constraints, much lower rate. This year, kids who attend Catholic Catholic education some state leaders say they however, the disparity schools deserve the same supporter, echoed the are committed to adequate grows dramatically with a opportunity. We are simply advice, “As always I support for education, proposed 5.7% increase for asking for fair consideration welcome constituents to describing those programs public schools but an 11.8% in the education budget. write, e-mail, call or visit my as an essential investment decrease for nonpublic. offices to voice their in our future. Where does the money opinions on the budget, How do nonpublic come from to pay for especially in this most Although funding for public students, like the these education- difficult year.” schools is proposed to 164,000 who attend our spending proposals? increase, deep cuts are Catholic schools, Rep. Taylor added, proposed for the few benefit from these line The proposed increase in “(Nonpublic schools) remain education budget line items items? the basic education subsidy a priority with a large that benefit nonpublic for public schools will be number of members. There school students. A 12% cut The line items that benefit funded with federal stimulus may be a few more weeks is proposed for textbooks, nonpublic students are dollars. The federal dollars of pain, but ultimately (a fair materials and equipment, minor in the overall scheme could cover the nonpublic state budget) will get done.” and services to nonpublic of the budget - just .02% line items, too. schools. percent of the $5.8 billion To voice your opinion about basic education subsidy. What can citizens do to the state budget cuts, visit, What is at stake for But the textbooks, materials, voice their concern call, fax, write or e-mail your nonpublic schools in equipment and services about the budget cuts? state legislators. Look for this year’s budget they provide mean a lot to their contact information on proposal? nonpublic schoolchildren PCC asked this question to the Pennsylvania Catholic and their parents. The $103 Representative John J. Advocacy Network page at Nonpublic school students per child that would put Taylor (R - Philadelphia), a www.pacatholic.org. receive some funding in the textbooks and other long-time supporter of pro- state budget for activities materials in their backpacks life issues, the Educational and materials, for example, may be a small investment Improvement Tax Credit textbooks, materials, in the scheme of things, but (EITC) program and funding equipment and other may mean a lot to parents for Catholic education. Rep. services such as programs who choose to make Taylor said, “Each individual

August 2, 2009 14 Work of Catholic U. “Akin to Building Our State,” Says Yushchenko

By Taras Antoshevskyy, photo by Hryhoriy Prystay

Lviv – During his visit to building. “I am deeply Lviv on May 28, Ukrainian convinced,” said the President Viktor president, “that the church Yushchenko visited the today is carrying out a Ukrainian Catholic unique mission… Through University (UCU). “I bow my spiritual values the human Rev. , Ph. D., rector of the Ukrainian head before what you being can come to Catholic University (UCU), tells Ukrainian President Viktor do,” said the president to understand his purpose Yushchenko about the university’s future plans. UCU’s rector, the Rev. and mission in this life. of the princes of Kyiv there Yushchenko gave Borys Gudziak, Ph.D. “It Everything else is simply was no matter begun particular attention to the seems to me that the work dust… Colossal efforts are without a spiritual blessing. matter of a single national of your university is akin needed to renew morals,” church, without which, in to building our state.” which, as the president Speaking about the role his words, the nation said, were ruined through of the clergy in the building cannot have unity. He Mr. Yushchenko met with 75 years of a godless, of the Ukrainian state, the positively assessed administrators and communist regime. president said: “The discussions being held now students of UCU. Rev. Ukrainian church – I want among the Orthodox. He Gudziak informed the In particular the president to talk about all particularly praised the president that UCU is the acknowledged the role of denominations, including participation of the only Catholic university on the church in the Greek Catholics – provides Ecumenical Patriarchate of the territory of the former consolidation of the a strong national Constantinople in Soviet Union and he gave community around the compass. And this gives Ukrainian matters. special attention to the issue of building an us, both politicians and social, ecumenical, and independent Ukraine. “I other people, the possibility The president emphasized catechetical and hope that this was the last, to seriously re-think our that he sees the church as pedagogical activities of triumphant declaration of mission today. Day after a partner of the state, and UCU. The university was our independence, which day we become more so, he said, the state is the main proponent of the will not be subject to mature in the idea of ready to help the church necessity for the revision. But I am understanding the solve its problems. On the government to recognize convinced that here the category of citizenship, the other hand, he said, the theology as an academic spiritual core can form category ‘citizen of state cannot be indifferent discipline and also the basic essentials: what Ukraine’… Only with the to “how church life is need to introduce the needs to be done so that Bible in our hearts will we organized, in harmony or subject of Christian ethics we have a successful be able to build the schism… In the name of into Ukraine’s schools. Ukrainian state. Believe Ukrainian state, with the the secular government, I me, starting with blessings Bible in our hearts are we only want to say that we In his speech, Mr. and ending with the able to solve society’s are concerned about Yushchenko gave an spiritual ‘locomotive,’ we problems,” emphasized church life. And all the time excursus on Ukrainian need the church the president. I demonstrate that the history and turned his everywhere,” said Mr. state is not indifferent to attention to the important Yushchenko. He also In his speech to students role of the church in state- recalled that in the times and staff of UCU, Mr. (continued on next page) August 2, 2009 15 Work of Catholic U. “Akin to Building Our State,” Says Yushchenko (continued from previous page) problems in church life. relations, including said Yushchenko. outstanding level of We are partners of the political.” . efficiency. Of every dollar church and want to help Further information about the UCEF spends, more church leaders find mutual At the end of the discussion UCU (in English and than 84 cents goes to its understanding and the president promised to Ukrainian) is available on charitable programs, harmony.” . assist in the matter of the university’s website at ranking the UCEF among normalizing the question of www.ucu.edu.ua. Readers the most efficient and ”Step by step, day by day religious organizations may also contact the effective charities in the we are creating a more founding schools for Ukrainian Catholic nation. The UCEF may be tolerant society,” said Mr. general education and the Education Foundation, contacted in writing at Yushchenko, adding that financing of an obligatory which is the largest 2247 W. Chicago Ave., this involves difficult program from the state supporter of UCU’s annual Chicago, IL 60622; by discussions on the theme budget. The president also operating budget. One of phoning 773-235-8462; of church relations. He promised to assist the the effects of this assistance e-mailing [email protected]; emphasized that “through work of UCU; in particular is to provide scholarships or browsing its website, the example of the church he said he would ask the to worthy students, www.ucef.org. The phone in the organizing of pope to support the allowing them to get an number of the UCEF in relations, the organizing of university at his meeting in excellent education that Canada is (416) 239- the tolerance of society, we the Vatican on June 1. they otherwise might not 2495. can give a unique example “You are worthy of be able to afford. And the for other spheres of attention and support,” UCEF is operating at an

HILLSIDE, NJ PARISH CHANGES ITS WEBSITE ADDRESS

Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hillside (Union County), NJ has changed its website address to:

www.byzcath.org/ImmaculateConception

Note: The website address is case sensative. Thus, the “I” and “C” in...... ImmaculateConception...... must be capitalized.

Please visit the new website address and update any links that you have to this site.

In particular, you may be interested in reading over 100 Questions of the Month that are accessible from the parish website homepage. Children and young adults from the parish Religious Education program, as well as parishioners and people from around the world have submitted their questions since 2001. This is a great way for all of us to continue to grow in our spiritual education.

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August 2, 2009 19 Holy Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD held a camp for 37 participants on June 21-23, 2009.

(Read an article about the camp in the Ukrainian Issue of "The Way.") Photos submitted by Andriy Harmatiy.

Rev. Taras Lonchyna, Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, speaks at camp.

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August 2, 2009 20 Holy Trinity Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD held a camp for 37 participants on June 21-23, 2009.

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August 2, 2009 21 GOSPEL FOR THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST

At that time Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” (Mt. 17, 1-9)

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD - AUGUST 6th The apostles who accompanied Jesus up the mountain to pray were privileged to see Jesus in the way that he would appear for all eternity when he entered his reign in glory at the right hand of the Father. The light that transformed Jesus and dazzled the apostles was not a light from out-side shining upon him; it came from within, as a grace from God transforming Jesus’ human body.

The Father was the divine source of the transfiguration witnessed by the apostles. God wants to transform us as well through the work of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. Too often, however, we try to transform ourselves by seeking in the world the power by which to live the spiritual life. It will not come from there; it comes only through the work of the Spirit who makes present to us the glorified Jesus who teaches us the way of the Father.

The transformation God wants to work in us is not merely for our own well-being. It is meant so that all members of the church of Christ will reflect his glory, and through this change the world. From age to age, God gathers a people to himself. We are called not only to personal holiness, but to be effective members of the body of Christ so that we can preach the good news of to a world in desperate need of the life of Christ To the degree that we are transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit, to that degree will we be effective in convincing the world of the truth of Jesus as the answer to the world’s problems.

The transfiguration on the mountain prepared the apostles for the salvation Jesus was to win for all humanity. Our transformation, and thereby the transformation of the church, can also prepare today’s world to receive and accept the salvation Jesus has won for all people. The power is ours if we will let the Holy Spirit work through us. We have the promise in scripture: “All of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another” (2 Corinthians 3:18). As we are changed into his likeness, the church through us will reflect God’s glory and the whole world will be touched. August 2, 2009 22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAYS ARE August 2 & September 6, 2009: September 26 & 27, 2009: FOR LEISURE Divine Liturgy at Rehoboth Beach, Ukrainian American Citizen's DE. 4:00 PM at St. Edmond’s Church Association: Philadelphia Ukrainian IN THE (King Charles Avenue and Laurel Festival. 847 N. Franklin Street, MOUNTAINS Street in Rehoboth Beach, DE.) For Philadelphia, PA. more information call 302 762-5511. AT THE UKRAINIAN October 3-4, 2009: 78th Annual HOMESTEAD August 8-9, 2009: Sisters Servants Pilgrimage of the Sisters of the Order 1230 BEAVER RUN DR. of Mary Immaculate: Holy Dormition of Saint Basil the Great (Fox Chase, Pilgrimage, Sloatsburg, NY PA) www.stbasils.com LEHIGHTON, PA 18253 August 15-16, 2009: The October 9-11, 2009: 71st Annual 610-377-4621 Ukrainian Festival at Ukrainian Convention League of Ukrainian www.ukrhomestead.com Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Dr., Catholics of America, Green Tree, Lehighton, PA 18235. PA. www.luc.netne.net DIVINE LITURGY 11AM AT ST. ANDREW’S August 21-23, 2009: November 8, 2009: 125th UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC Homecoming Picnic, St. Mary's Anniversary of St. Michael's Ukrainian CHAPEL Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Greek Catholic Church, 114 South McAdoo, PA Chestnut Street, Shenandoah, PA LUNCH IN AIR- 17976. 2:00pm Liturgy, 5:00pm CONDITIONED August 22, 2009: Ukrainian Reception at St. Nicholas Hall, RESTAURANT Cultural Festival, St. Stephen Primrose, PA. Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 For more information e-mail: White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, [email protected] . STAY COOL BY NJ 08755. Noon until 7pm. DIPPING INTO THE January 30, 2010: St. Josaphat SWIMMING POOL August 23, 2009: Ukrainian Folk Ukrainian in Festival. "Tryzub" Ukrainian- Philadelphia, PA Alumni Reunion. American Sport Center, County Line www.stjosaphatchurch.com & Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Festivities begin at 12:00 noon. www.tryzub.org

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